Internet-of-Things (IoT) Architecture Components Quiz

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What is a major concern related to IoT devices based on the text?

Increased device performance

Compatibility with legacy systems

Security and Privacy (correct)

Enhanced user experience

Which aspect of IoT security is highlighted as a risk due to weak encryption and insecure data storage?

User authentication

Network connectivity

Data risk security (correct)

Physical security measures

What issue arises from inadequate authentication mechanisms and access controls in IoT devices?

Enhanced data encryption

Privacy concerns

Improved user experience

Authentication and Access Control (correct)

What is a common vulnerability found in many IoT devices according to the text?

Security vulnerabilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do interoperability challenges pose a significant issue in the context of IoT security?

They make consistent security measures implementation difficult (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Applications and analytics component in an IoT architecture?

Display information collected via IoT (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of IoT architecture is responsible for securing the physical components of the system?

Security and management component (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Infrastructure component of IoT architecture?

Physical devices like smart sensors and actuators (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of IoT architecture includes the sensors, actuators, and other smart devices?

Physical/ Device Layer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Network Layer in IoT architecture comprise?

Network devices and communications types (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of IoT architecture includes the database platform layer?

Data/ Database Layer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using IoT in Smart Cities for traffic management systems?

Real-time congestion mapping (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which IoT application in Smart Cities helps in optimizing energy usage by adjusting lighting levels based on real-time data?

Smart lighting (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does IoT technology contribute to waste management in Smart Cities?

Optimizing pick-up routes by monitoring fill levels in bins (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which sector does IoT play a role in remote patient monitoring and telemedicine?

Healthcare (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which IoT application in Retail and Logistics involves tracking inventory in real-time?

Supply chain tracking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major security challenge associated with the vast network of devices connected through IoT?

Securing billions of data points transmitted through networks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Analytics/Visualization Layer in IoT infrastructure?

Analyzing data provided by IoT and delivering it to users and applications (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer in the IoT infrastructure is responsible for delivering functionality from the IoT infrastructure?

Application/Integration Layer (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do actuators and sensors contribute to organizations in the connected technology realm?

Help streamline operations and make organizations more efficient and productive (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a light sensor in IoT applications?

Record and assess ambient light settings (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where do temperature sensors measure and record the temperature?

Temperature in a given setting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of motion sensors in IoT applications?

Help detect unauthorized activity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do noise sensors record?

Noise levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sensor is used to detect changes in air quality?

Gas sensor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do accelerometers measure in an object?

Acceleration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which actuator harnesses hydraulic power?

Hydraulic actuator (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of motion can pneumatic actuators create?

Rotary or linear motion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a gyroscope sensor measure?

Angular velocity of an object around its axis (C) Signup and view all the answers